Thursday New Mexico congressmen and senators joined the outcry against the secretary of Veterans Affairs.Both Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have called for VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign. The call comes after accusations that veterans were being forced to wait weeks, even months, for medical care at VA hospitals across the U.S., including Albuquerque’s facility.VIDEO | Former NM senator: VA needs resourcesFormer New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman tried to sound the alarm years ago and also feels Shinseki should step down.“I think the concern about the VA is sufficient, that probably he does need to step down,” said Bingaman.Bingaman said he personally met with Shinseki three years ago about problems at the Albuquerque VA Hospital. He said they discussed doctor, nurse and bed shortages.Bingaman said some of the problems were addressed, but if the current accusations about delayed care are true it shouldn’t just be Shinseki who gets a pink slip.“People in the VA need to be fired because of the problems of falsifying documents, falsifying information in these reports,” said Bingaman.He also said the feds need to investigate to see if prosecution is necessary. He said the VA needs many more resources so veterans don’t have to wait for care they deserve.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

Thursday New Mexico congressmen and senators joined the outcry against the secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Both Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have called for VA Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign. The call comes after accusations that veterans were being forced to wait weeks, even months, for medical care at VA hospitals across the U.S., including Albuquerque’s facility.